ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 100 Exam 4 Questions
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An alert, competent client refuses to take her antihypertensive medication. The nurse has explained why the medication is important and the client states that she understands but doesn't want to take the medication. What is the best nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Withhold the medication and report it to the prescriber. This is the best nursing action because the nurse must respect the client's autonomy while also ensuring the client's safety. By withholding the medication and reporting it to the prescriber, the nurse allows the prescriber to reevaluate the client's treatment plan and make any necessary adjustments. This approach maintains the client's autonomy while also following proper protocols to ensure the client's health and safety.
Other choices are incorrect because withholding the medication without reporting it to the prescriber (choices A and
D) could potentially harm the client by not addressing the underlying reason for refusal. Giving the medication anyway (choice
C) disregards the client's autonomy and could lead to non-compliance in the future. It is important for the nurse to communicate effectively with the healthcare team to address the client's concerns and ensure safe and effective care.
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